Studio Production Manager

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PBS Utah is seeking a Studio Production Manager to supervise all studio productions, facilities and staff at the Salt Lake City campus. The role acts as director or technical director for PBS Utah studio productions and oversees budget and operations.

Key responsibilities include directing live productions, managing studio staff, and coordinating off-site studio projects. The position requires extensive television production experience and a leadership background.

Qualifications

• Eight years experience, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), in television production at a comparably sized television station, to include two years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in television broadcasting is preferred.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, manages, and supervises all studio productions and works directly with internal and external clients.
• Lighting Director – designs, plans, builds, and executes studio lighting environments.
• Directs and TDs live and live-to-tape studio productions.
• Initiates & manages trainings in the studio and control room equipment.
• Manages and maintains studios, sets, control room, and other equipment.
• Production/Unit Manager for off-site special ‘studio’ productions
• Manages, supervises, trains, hires, and evaluates part-time studio staff.
• Supervises other direct reports.
• Oversees and manages studio budget.
• Duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Television production

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in television broadcasting

Job description

Details

Open Date 10/30/2026

Requisition Number PRN46648B

Job Title Manager, Studio

Working Title Studio Production Manager

Career Progression Track E

Track Level

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Generally M-F 8-5, some evenings and weekends.

VP Area President

Department 00334 - PBS Utah

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $55,000 - $65,000

Close Date 01/30/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Studio Production Manager supervises and coordinates all PBS Utah studio productions, facilities, equipment, operations, and support personnel. Acts as director or technical director for PBS Utah studio productions.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Oversees, manages, and supervises all studio productions and works directly with internal and external clients.

2. Lighting Director – designs, plans, builds, and executes studio lighting environments.

3. Directs and TDs live and live-to-tape studio productions.

4. Initiates & manages trainings in the studio and control room equipment.

5. Manages and maintains studios, sets, control room, and other equipment.

6. Production/Unit Manager for off-site special ‘studio’ productions

7. Manages, supervises, trains, hires, and evaluates part-time studio staff.

8. Supervises other direct reports.

9. Oversees and manages studio budget.

10. Duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Eight years experience, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), in television production at a comparably sized television station, to include two years in a supervisory role. Experience should include a thorough knowledge of television production methods, equipment, staging, set-up, composition, and lighting techniques. Effective time management and organizational skills, along with excellent customer service and communication skills are also required.

Bachelor’s degree in television broadcasting is preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Additional Information

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